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  • William Akehurst avatar

    John The Baptist "repent, Jesus Is Here!" - Matthew 3 Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 18, 2025
     | 796 views

    Just as John the Baptist prepared the way of the LORD, we too are called to do the same and give the warning to “Repent”, to change. It's an urgent call for repentance, now more than ever before.

    2025.01.19. Sermon Notes. John the Baptist. Matthew 3 William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Just as John the Baptist prepared the way of the LORD, we too are called to do the same and give the warning to “Repent”, to change. SCRIPTURES: Matthew 3:1-17, 2 Kings 1:7-8, Malachi 4:5, Luke 1:17, Isaiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Honor One Another Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 28, 2022
     | 3,783 views

    In this sermon, we explore what it means to honor one another and how to do it.

    Introduction: A. Welcome to our annual Friends and Family Day – if you are a visitor with us today, then please know that you are our honored guest and we are thankful and honored that you are with us. 1. On Friend and Family Day, I often break away from the sermon series I am preaching through ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Match Made In Heaven Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 30, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,741 views

    Marriage is made in heaven, but it matures on earth.

    I’ve had the privilege of doing a lot of weddings over the years. I often tell couples to expect things to go wrong during wedding ceremonies. A couple stand out to me. • During the most sacred part of one ceremony, I asked the couple named Ben and Jen to repeat their vows. When I turned to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Gilbert avatar

    The Radical Invitation Of Jesus, From Exclusion To Celebration Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Mar 17, 2025
     | 379 views

    In the calling of Levi, Jesus reshapes what discipleship looks like and who qualifies to be a disciple. Would we invite the "Levi's" of our day to follow Him?

    Introduction: Is Jesus “woke”? In other words, is He someone who is sensitive to or aware of the injustices experienced by the marginalized? If Jesus were walking on earth today, gathering disciples, would He do so along DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) ethical standards? Would he try to choose ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Proper Place Of Tradition

    Contributed by Neil Olcott on Mar 31, 2025
     | 454 views

    Jesus teaches that traditional rules and Laws can't provide salvation and can be dangerous because they can lead to hypocrisy.

    We all know the comfort that tradition can bring us. Family traditions over the holidays, birthdays Church traditions - singing hymns, Candlelight Christmas eve services, The way we have always done it. For years after Pat and I were first married - Bowed and/or genuflect - before sitting in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Send Forth Your Spirit Series

    Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 1, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,715 views

    “When the day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place… And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance” Acts 2:1-4.

    Theme: Send forth Your Spirit Text: Acts 2:1-11; Romans 8:8-17; John 14:15-17 Introduction: All this week the news has been about the 60th celebration of D-Day. Today all over Europe and America memorial services are being held to celebrate and remember what happened on that day 60 years ago when ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    What Is Wrong With Halloween

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 16, 2002
    based on 98 ratings
     | 9,762 views

    Halloween is a Satanic Holiday!

    ’WHAT IS WRONG WITH HALLOWEEN?" Thesis: Halloween is a Satanic Holiday! Material and information taken from the book “Halloween and Satanism” by Phil Phillips and Joan Hake Robie. TEXT: II Cor. 6:15-17 What harmony is there between Christ and Belial ? What does a believer have in common with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Powerful Old Covenant (Part 2)

    Contributed by Neal Gray on Jun 19, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 7,037 views

    You may not realize the wonderful truth that we live in covenant with the Almighty King of Kings. God’s covenant with Abraham applies to us.

    "The Powerful Old Covenant (Part 2)" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Genesis 22:1-19, KJV Purpose: You may not realize the wonderful truth that we live in covenant with the Almighty King of Kings. God’s covenant with Abraham applies to us, and Christ’s fulfillment of the New Covenant certainly ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    3 Reminders About Judgment Day

    Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 17,007 views

    Exposition of Malachi 4

    People can be very forgetful about important things. The great British preacher Charles Spurgeon once wrote: A man goes into an inn, and as soon as he sits down he begins to order…his dinner, his bed…He stays at the inn for some time. By and by, the bill comes due, and it takes him by surprise. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Allen avatar

    Why Baptism? Series

    Contributed by Wade Allen on May 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,198 views

    A look at why we practice baptism at Central Christian Church.

    Kids will ask some interesting questions. Why is the sky blue? Why are there clouds? Why can’t I go outside? Why do I have to be nice? Sometimes kids will continue to ask why and we just want to jerk our hair out because it drives us crazy! But adults also ask “why” questions. Such as, why ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Trouble In The Church

    Contributed by Douglas Duvall on Dec 3, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,027 views

    What if trouble arises in the Church? It is not what if, but more like when.

    Trouble in the Church ACTS 15:1-12 I. Decision 15:1-4 A. Men 15:1 B. Method 15:2 C. Messages 15:3-4 II. Demand 15:5-6 A. Demands 15:5 B. Deliberations 15:6 III. Declaration 15:7-12 A. Choice 15:7 B. Comparison 15:8-9 C. Conversion 15:10-12 Introduction Peter had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Victor Yap avatar

    Confession Is Good For The Soul Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 13, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 5,576 views

    David, Pt. 15 of 15

    CONFESSION IS GOOD FOR THE SOUL (PSALMS 51) The young preacher thrilled his congregation with his first sermon - a challenge to “gird their loins” for Christian service and living. Then, to their surprise, the preacher preached the same sermon the following Sunday, and to their dismay, for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    You're Invited! Rsvp Required!

    Contributed by Dean Shriver on Jun 1, 2006
    based on 55 ratings
     | 15,915 views

    It’s unusual to get an invitation from the White House. I suppose it’s more unusual still to turn that invitation down. But a far greater invitation has, in fact, been offered to you and to me. Matthew 22:1-14 tells us about it. It is an invitation th

    January 15, 2006 YOU’RE INVITED! RSVP REQUIRED! Matthew 22:1-14 In the mid-1980’s my Aunt Vivian received an invitation to attend a rose-garden ceremony with President Reagan at the White House. I found the invitation a couple of years ago when I was looking through a box of old documents and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Victor Yap avatar

    Buy Oil While The Sun Shines Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 27, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,646 views

    Parables of Eternal Life, Part 8 of 9

    BUY OIL WHILE THE SUN SHINES (MATTHEW 25:1-13) A good friend called me shortly on the Saturday afternoon exactly a week before the day of my wedding. He asked hesitatingly, “What are you doing?” I sensed something was not right and asked him what he meant. After a brief pause he asked meekly: ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Religion Without Christ Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 7, 2008
     | 6,480 views

    Many today are teaching that Christ is only one way to God. This passage reminds us that religion without Christ is worthless.

    Religion Without Christ Hebrews 6:1-3 Purpose: To call religious people to trust fully in Christ. Aim: I want the listener to be fully surrendered to the Gospel. INTRODUCTION: “Retro” styles are now in. Wikipedia defines “Retro” this way: “Retro is a term used to describe aspects of modern ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible